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Renal Failure in Cats
Hi, I have a 16 y/o cat that is starting to get kidney insufficiency
and I was wondering if anyone knew of a herbal supplement or anything I might be able to give her to help prolong her beautiful life. She got weighed yesterday and she's at 6.25 lbs. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. |
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Renal Failure in Cats
"MzKittin" wrote in message
ups.com... Hi, I have a 16 y/o cat that is starting to get kidney insufficiency and I was wondering if anyone knew of a herbal supplement or anything I might be able to give her to help prolong her beautiful life. She got weighed yesterday and she's at 6.25 lbs. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Did your vet prescribe fluid therapy? You can also switch your cat to a special diet. |
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Renal Failure in Cats
I know all about the LRS (used to be a Vet Tech), but wanted to try
something a little less stressful since she's just starting to decline. Thanks anyway. Ryan Robbins wrote: "MzKittin" wrote in message ups.com... Hi, I have a 16 y/o cat that is starting to get kidney insufficiency and I was wondering if anyone knew of a herbal supplement or anything I might be able to give her to help prolong her beautiful life. She got weighed yesterday and she's at 6.25 lbs. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Did your vet prescribe fluid therapy? You can also switch your cat to a special diet. |
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Renal Failure in Cats
"MzKittin" wrote in message ups.com... Hi, I have a 16 y/o cat that is starting to get kidney insufficiency and I was wondering if anyone knew of a herbal supplement or anything I might be able to give her to help prolong her beautiful life. She got weighed yesterday and she's at 6.25 lbs. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Omega-3 fatty acid and potassium supplements. Both have been shown to slow the progression of CRF. The omega-3s should be derived from salmon or menhaden fish only- plant derived omega-3s contain too much omega-6. I recommend 3V Caps Liquid HP by DVM Pharmaceuticals: http://dvmpharmaceuticals.com/3VHPdetailsheet.pdf Derm Caps contain too much omega-6. For a potassium supplement I recommend Tumul-K. You'll want to keep your cat's K levels in the upper half of the reference range. My 19 year-old has been on omega-3s and K supplements for over a year. Her kidney values have improved (lower BUN/creatinine) and her urine is more concentrated. Good luck. Phil |
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Renal Failure in Cats
Epakitin is someting many vets are using to add to the food.
Azodyl is a new supplement that's out that helps... Fortekor is always great for treating the condition This is an excellent site http://www.felinecrf.org/. The fluids do help there's no question. fuga |
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